Golf Is Learning to Welcome Beginners
Yet the hardest part for many beginners arrives before the first proper shot. Uncertainty about where to go, what to wear and how to behave can feel more intimidating than the prospect of missing the ball.
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Yet the hardest part for many beginners arrives before the first proper shot.
Uncertainty about where to go, what to wear and how to behave can feel more intimidating than the prospect of missing the ball.
Tee bookings, bag drops, practice areas and local rules have become part of a familiar routine, while a first-time visitor faces a series of unexplained decisions.
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Yet the hardest part for many beginners arrives before the first proper shot. Uncertainty about where to go, what to wear and how to behave can feel more intimidating than the prospect of missing the ball. Tee bookings, bag drops, practice areas and local rules have become part of a familiar routine, while a first-time visitor faces a series of unexplained decisions.
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Golf has long presented difficulty as part of its charm. Experienced golfers barely notice these obstacles.
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